Brisbane Forest Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brisbane Forest ParkQueensland |
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| Nearest town or city | Brisbane |
| Established | 1977 |
| Area | 250 km2 (96.5 sq mi) |
| Website | Brisbane Forest Park |
Brisbane Forest Park is a large nature area located near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's now officially the southern part of D'Aguilar National Park. This park is found on the D'Aguilar Range, which is a mountain range.
The park is very important for many plants and animals. It helps them survive and thrive. You can find it on the western edge of the City of Brisbane and stretching into the Moreton Bay Region. The main entrance is in a suburb called The Gap.
Many creeks and rivers start in the park. These include the South Pine River, Enoggera Creek, and Moggill Creek. There are also three dams inside the park: Lake Manchester Dam, Gold Creek Dam, and Enoggera Dam.
History of the Park
The first national park in this area was called Maiala National Park. It was created in 1930. A group of people called the Brisbane National & Recreation Park Committee wanted to make an even bigger park.
In 1973, this group studied how to create a park between Mount Coot-tha and Mount Nebo. At first, the Brisbane City Council was worried because the area was used for water supply. But a special group was set up to help.
Finally, in 1977, a law was passed to protect 25,000 hectares of land. This huge area became Brisbane Forest Park. Later, in 2009, Brisbane Forest Park was renamed. It became one of the two main parts of the larger D'Aguilar National Park.
Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre
At the entrance to Brisbane Forest Park, you'll find the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre. It's a fantastic place to learn about Australian wildlife. The centre has an information area and places to see animals.
You can walk through a large aviary (a big cage for birds). There are also aquariums and special areas for different animals. They even have a section for nocturnal animals, which are active at night. Here, you might see satin bowerbirds.
Some of the amazing Australian animals you can see include native birds, a platypus, sugar gliders, wallabies, wombats, and different kinds of snakes, lizards, and turtles. You can also see fish, including the special lungfish.
You can also get to Enoggera Dam from the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre.
Exploring the Park
Brisbane Forest Park is easy to reach by car. Once you're there, you can enjoy many different walks. There are special boardwalks in some areas. These help protect the environment and make it easier for people to walk.
One popular walk leads to Greene's Falls. This path goes through a beautiful rainforest and takes you to the top of the waterfall. It's a great way to experience the park's natural beauty.
